Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy - Oxfam Canada

Internal/External Posting Notice

Title: Program Officer, Policy & Advocacy

Department: Policy, Campaigns & Communication

Status: Full-time, 1 year term, unionized

Location: Ottawa, ON Canada

Immediate Supervisor: Manager, Policy & Advocacy

Salary: $67,966 - $89,439

Level: Band 2

Application Deadline: December 10, 2024

Join Our Team & Discover Rewarding Opportunities

Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 85 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor.

Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager, Policy & Advocacy, the Program Officer, Policy and Advocacy will support the implementation of advocacy and outreach programs to advance women’s rights and gender equality. The Program Officer will maintain effective operational and reporting relationships with funders and project stakeholders, and deliver quality program activities on time and on budget.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)

Coordination and Support

• Support the development, execution, and coordination of the W7 Canada and Feminist Influencing Group activities.
• Act as a liaison and ensure seamless coordination of committee functions.
• Organize and oversee logistics for at least two major annual events.
• Coordinate and facilitate various working groups to ensure timely development of policy recommendations.
• Oversee and coordinate vendors and contracts.
• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders.
• Maintain a current understanding of domestic and international development issues.

Program Administration

• Ensure timely submission of narrative and financial reports.
• Ensure accurate project budgeting and close monitoring of spending.
• Administer contractual agreements with stakeholders.
• Monitor partner agreements and performance for compliance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:

• University degree in a directly related area.
• Minimum three years of experience in a community or non-profit organization.
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy programming on women’s rights.
• Proven track record managing programs funded by Canadian Government agencies.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and passion for connecting with people.
• Excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of French is an asset.
• Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail and database systems.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are considered significant assets:

• Professional training in gender analysis and/or project management.
• Experience in women’s economic justice programming.
• Experience in innovative approaches to monitoring and evaluation.

In addition to competitive pay, Oxfam Canada Offers:

• 35-hour work week and flexible hours.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Extensive health, dental and wellness coverage.
• Paid sick days, and additional time off for personal responsibilities.
• Pension plan contributions.

** MUST be eligible to work in Canada **

If you require adaptive measures during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us at CAN-TEAM-HR@oxfam.org.

For additional career opportunities, visit https://www.oxfam.ca/who-we-are/our-people/careers/.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.